European club ‘inquire' about key Rangers figure as they begin search for new manager
IT'S the dawn of a new era at Rangers.
But there's still one key figure from the previous regime remaining at Ibrox - at least for now.
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Issame Charai is still on the coaching staff at Rangers
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Charai stayed at the Light Blues under Barry Ferguson
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The American consortium led by entrepreneur Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises went through last week.
New sporting director Kevin Thelwell began work on Monday and was swiftly joined by his new technical director Dan Purdy, a former colleague at Everton.
Next, Rangers will install their new manager with SunSport revealing that Russell Martin is on the brink of becoming the new boss.
Martin, 39, is in final negotiations over personal terms to take over at Ibrox.
He will be a permanent successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked in February, and the direct successor to interim boss Barry Ferguson, who left the role at the end of the season.
Ferguson brought in an almost entirely new coaching team for his stint in charge, with the exception of one man.
Issame Charai was the only member of Clement's staff to be retained when Ferguson took the reins.
The 42-year old had only been appointed assistant manager on January 29, just three weeks before the axe fell on Clement.
With incoming boss Martin likely to want to bring in his own trusted coaching team, Charai's future would appear to be uncertain.
He might not be short of an opportunity, however.
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That's because Belgian outlet GVA are reporting that Charai is one of the coaches who Beerschot have 'inquired about.'
They've just been relegated out of the Belgian Pro League after finishing rock bottom.
Beerschot's current manager Dirk Kuyt's future is uncertain.
That's because several reports claim he's being lined up as Liverpool's new assistant manager.
The former Netherlands international is a firm favourite at Anfield having played for the Reds between 2006 and 2012.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is looking for a new No2 after John Heitinga became Ajax head coach at the weekend.
According to the Belgian reports, Beerschot are now exploring options for their next manager.
Zulte-Waregem assistant Mo Messoudi appears to be the early frontrunner but Charai is also in the frame.
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Dirk Kuyt could be on the way to Liverpool
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